2021 Boutinot ‘La Côte Sauvage’ Cairanne AOC
Regular price £19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A rich, savoury satisfying mouthful!
Since the elevation of Cairanne to a southern Rhône cru, 'La Côte Sauvage' continues to be characterised by its finesse and finely-grained texture, due in part to the famous ‘argilo-calcaire’ of our hilltop vineyards such as La Pauline and Les Six Terrasses, slow winemaking methods and gentle maturation in different sized barrels of old French oak.
Tasting Notes
A serious, restrained and complex example of cru Cairanne. This is rich, intense and drenched in dark red fruits. With morello cherry and a touch of cinnamon spice on the nose, soft dark plummy fruit, liquorice, chocolate, a hint of black tea on the palate, this wine is full-flavoured and smooth with supple tannins.
Method of Production
The cru of Cairanne lies in the heart of the Southern Rhône valley, northeast of Orange. For this La Côte Sauvage, fully ripe Grenache and Syrah grapes are hand-picked from old bush vines on selected hillside slopes within Cairanne. The vineyards have the classic argilo-calcaire soil of limestone pebbles over clay and the vines are harvested by hand. Vinified traditionally with only the natural yeasts present on the grapes, followed by a long cuvaison period with gentle remontage and manual pigeage. A blend of four varieties (Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvèdre) matured for 22 months in French old oak barrels and demi-muids to develop great concentration, complexity and finesse in the wine.
Specifications
Year | 2021 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 60% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre |
Country | France |
Alcohol content
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14.5% alc vol
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.9 units |
Type | Red Blend |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Features | Vegan & Vegetarian |
Food Matches | The perfect match for red meat dishes and rich stews. |
Origin | Rhône |
Appellation | Cairanne AOC |

2024 Domaine de la Vieille Tour Rosé
Regular price £15.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A perfect pale pink that screams Provence!
Tasting Notes
This is a perfect, pale, raspberry-pink wine that is very drinkable. Delicate aromas are followed by lovely sweet fruit from Grenache grapes. Clean and well balanced with good depth.
Production Method
The Domaine's vineyards are situated in the best area of the AC Côtes de Provence with a very particular micro-climate and sandstone clay soils. A classic blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, the grapes are picked by hand. This is a rosé de presse produced in an ultra-modern gravity-fed winery.
Producer
Domaine de la Vieille Tour is a 22-hectare estate in the Côtes de Provence, situated between Pierrefeu and Cuers and not far from Château Gairoird. The Domaine's vineyards benefit from lying in a slight geographical depression which has a particular microclimate, encouraging the long and even ripening of the grapes. Grapes for the rosé, Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, are cultivated on sandstone clay soils and harvested by hand, before being transported to a very modern, gravity-fed winery.
A Note on Sustainability
As a négociant, Gilardi is very keen to minimize its own environmental impact and to work with sustainably-minded growers. For example, on its bottling line, Gilardi has switched from a traditional sediment filtration system to a more efficient cross-flow filtration system and chooses eco-friendly dry goods such as Normacorc’s carbon neutral "Select Green" corks which are made from plant-based polymers from renewable resources and which are recyclable. Gilardi is expanding its collaboration with HVE Level 3 certified winemakers and currently, two of the wines it offers are organic.
Specifications
Year | 2024 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 45% Grenache, 35% Cinsault, 20% Syrah |
Country | France |
Alcohol content
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12.5% alc vol
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.8 units |
Type | Rosé |
Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites and Milk |
Dietary Information |
Vegetarian, Sustainable
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Food Matches | Lovely on a summer’s day - serve chilled and accompany with seafood, mediterranean dishes or just by itself. |
Origin | Provence |
Appellation | Côtes de Provence |

2020 Ventisquero 'Grey Glacier' Single Block GCM
Regular price £18.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Head Winemaker Felipe Tosso joined Vina Ventisquero in 2000. After seriously considering alternate careers as a tennis pro and classical guitarist, he elected to enter the wine business, describing it as “one of my big passions because it’s more than work – it’s a lifestyle.”
Tasting Notes
Colour
An intense red colour with violet hues.
Nose
Notes of fresh red fruits, such as raspberries and cassis, are very noticeable on the nose. It also has some earthy notes and a hint of black pepper.
Palate
This medium-bodied wine is highly expressive and very refreshing because of its high acidity, with lots of fruit, such as cherries. It has smooth tannins and is long in the finish. This wine reflects its origins and, being a blend of three varieties, it is a complex wine. It has red fruit from the Garnacha, structure from the Cariñena and some animal notes from the Mataro. Unfiltered and unfined.
Vinification
First the clusters of grapes were selected and 50% of them were crushed. Next, the grapes were put into small open 400-kilo containers, where they underwent a pre-fermentative maceration for 3 to 5 days. en they were fermented gently and slowly, at a low temperature of between 22°C and 26°C (72°F and 79°F), with 2-3 pump-overs each day. Next came a post-fermentative maceration for one to two weeks to ensure balanced tannins. 100% of this wine is aged in 2,500-litre foudres for approximately 1 year
Winemaker
Tosso’s winemaking travels have taken him to Napa, Sonoma, Argentina, France, Spain, Italy, Australia, back to Concha Y Toro in Chile and then finally to Vina Ventisquero. In 2003, Felipe began a close collaboration with John Duval (ex Penfolds) in the production of icon wines Pangea and Vertice, a partnership that continues to this day.
Specifications
Year | 2020 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 58% Garnacha (Grenache), 27% Cariñena (Carignan), 15% Mataro (Mourvedre) |
Country | Chile |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.5 units |
Type | Red Wine |
Dietary Information | Vegetarian & Vegan approved |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Food Matches | It is recommended to drink at a temperature between 16-18°C. Accompany mature cheeses and grilled red and well seasoned meats. It is recommended to decant 30 minutes before consuming. |
Appellation |
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2024 Barbebelle Rose Fleuri
Regular price £15.49 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Production
The production of Barbebelle Rosé is truly remarkable, embracing sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. The vineyard is undergoing biological conversion and has achieved High Environmental Value certification. The grapes are harvested at night to preserve their freshness, followed by careful sorting and pressing. The wine undergoes direct pressing, fermentation, and aging in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks, ensuring that each bottle captures the essence of the vineyard's commitment to quality and sustainability.
Producer
At 16 kms of Aix-en-Provence, on the road to the Luberon, the Coteaux d’Aix en Provence vineyard occupies 50 hectares in a single estate of 300 hectares. It is in the heart of a protected wildlife, between cypress trees, pines and holm oaks, that vines draw all their wealth to give quality wines. The grape varieties of the appellation (grenache, syrah, cabernet-sauvignon, cinsault, vermentino, sauvignon …) are settled on a homogeneous territory of clayey-limestone slopes on a hilly relief, favorable to viticulture, very representative of Provence » Our vineyards in Coteaux enjoy an excellent sunshine. Nevertheless, they do not suffer too much from the heat. Clay and limestone soils retain moisture. The rugged relief ensures good ventilation and the average altitude of the vineyard – 370 meters – gives us fresh nights even in summer. Finally, the mistral de Provence naturally cleanses the grapes. This brings a little respite to our plants which ripen with more regularity. In addition, the field practices respect for the environment and for quality a reasoned agriculture validated by the label. Treatments are minimized and weed control is mechanical.
Specifications
Year | 2024 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar |
Grenache 60 %, Cinsault 30 %, Syrah 10 %
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Country | France |
Alcohol content
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13% ABV |
Units of alcohol per bottle | 9.75 units |
Type | Rose Wine |
Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
Dietary Information | Vegan & Vegetarian Approved |
Food Matches | Start with an aperitif to set the mood, then savor the crisp and refreshing flavors of fresh salads. Enjoy the perfect harmony of pizzas and grills, where every bite brings out the best in your wine. Dive into the delicate and sophisticated taste of meat or fish carpaccio, and indulge in the exquisite simplicity of sushi. |
Appellation | Aix en Provence |
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2019 Smalltown Vineyards Clovella Mataro Grenache
Regular price £19.49 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Tasting Notes
It starts with cassis, a nose full of promise. Clove and black pepper spice. The palate is dark and sultry with a dried fruit appeal. It finishes with a gentle lick of oak from the time the wine spends in oak.

Production
Clovella is a field planting of roughly 60/40 Grenache and Mataro. It is a 40 year old vineyard from the Gomersal sub-district of the Barossa Valley that Rolf Binder has been cultivating himself for many years. The wine spends 22 months in older French oak. The purpose of this wine is to show Mataro and Grenache with some development rather than the super-juicy-young-bright Grenache of the moment.
Producer
Smalltown Vineyards express many of the Barossa’s prized districts form Gomersal, Kalimna as well as the Eden Valley and beyond. We work with exceptional vineyards simply expressed using minimal intervention, basket press where relevant, natural ferments in open-top fermenters to best capture the Barossa’s magical flavours. We have a lot of fun with labels because, well because we can. It’s only wine after all…
A note about Sustainability
As of the 1st July, 2019, Australia changed from its previous sustainable programme called EntWine to Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. Smalltown Vineyards is a participant in this programme, which assists with tools and resources to enhance business sustainability, meeting customer sustainability requirements and sustainability claims made by participants.
Specifications
Year | 2019 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 60% Grenache, 40% Mataro |
Country | Australia |
Alcohol content | 14.5% alc vol |
Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.9 units |
Type | Red Wine |
Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Food Matches |
Braises and stews: long slow cooked roasts of pork or lamb. |
Origin | South Australia |
Appellation | Barossa Valley |

2024 Les Eglantiers Tavel Rose AOC
Regular price £16.49 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%“Bold. Elegant. Unapologetically Tavel.”
Tasting Notes
Colour
Beautiful vivid pink with bright glints. Revealing fresh fruit flavours of wild strawberry, this rosé has gentle acidity showing a smooth elegance and intensity with a plump finish.
Nose
Reminiscent of small red fruits (red cherry, strawberry) with nuances of white-fleshed stone fruits (white peach, nectarine).
Palate
Revealing fresh fruit flavours of wild strawberry, this rosé has gentle acidity showing a smooth elegance and intensity with a plump finish.
Vinification
Direct pneumatic pressing after a cold maceration on skins for 12 – 24 hours to extract tannins and colour. Racking of the must during 36h followed by alcoholic fermentation in temperature regulated stainless steel vats for 8 to 10 days at 18 – 20°C. No malolactic fermentation to preserve the freshness of the wine. The wine is matured on fine lees. Aged in stainless steel vats for 3 months.
History
Since 1880, five generations of the Brotte family have been making wines with passion and authenticity. The fruit for this wine comes from selected small wine producers in the Rhône Valley, all of whom have been partners of Maison Brotte for several decades. The vines are planted on a very beautiful clay-silt terroir and which benefit from a lot of sunshine. The hot and dry climate therefore favours the ripening of the grapes and the good health of the vineyard.
Blair's Personal Tasting Note
" 'Proper’ rose, fabulous colour & depth. Aromas/flavours of primarily strawberry but also a touch of red cherry, refreshing acidity and delightful complexity & length. Drinks very well on its own but got the depth to stand up to fairly serious food flavours. Extremely well made and tastes around £20 worth. Anything less and it’s stunning value." August 2025
Specifications
Year | 2024 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar |
80% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah |
Country | France |
Alcohol Content | 13% alc vol |
Units of alcohol per bottle | 9.75 units |
Type | Rose Wine |
Food Matches |
Serve as an aperitif or enjoy with cold fish starters, seafood pasta, herb sausages, chicken and pomegranate salad, sheep cheeses or fresh slices of melon. |
Origin |
Southern Rhône |
